Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that warms both the body and soul. With tender chicken simmering in a creamy broth and fluffy dumplings floating like clouds, this dish transforms any meal into a cozy gathering. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days, it’s an effortless recipe that combines ease with deliciousness. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy heartwarming flavors reminiscent of family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients for easy access.
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot; layer with carrots, celery, and onions.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are just covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, prepare dumpling batter according to package instructions or your recipe; drop spoonfuls into bubbling broth.
- Stir in heavy cream before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg